Subchapter M virtual inspections going well

摘要

As more inspections under the new Subchapter M towing vessel inspection program are performed remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, those involved say that virtual evaluations are working well. Joining a discussion on the subject during in a May 12 webinar organized by the American Waterways Operators were Marcia Macone of Crow-ley Marine Services, Tava Foret of the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau, a professional trade association of marine auditors and surveyors, Paul Hite, Subchapter M operations coordinator at the American Bureau of Shipping, Ric Singley of S&L Maritime Consulting, and Cmdr. Andrew Bender, supervisor at the Coast Guard's Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise.